The Civil War is past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can't put it behind him. Fresh are the memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of the Union soldiers, an act that sets him on a course of revenge.
Cast:Anson Mount , Colm Meaney , Robin McLeavy , Phil Burke , Christopher Heyerdahl , Dohn Norwood , Common , Kasha Kropinski , Ben Esler , Jennifer Ferrin , Dominique McElligott , Eddie Spears , Tom Noonan , Duncan Ollerenshaw , David Wilson Barnes , Tayden Marks , Jake Weber , Chelah Horsdal
After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.
An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.
Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.
Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.
Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.
Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.
A cholera epidemic breaks; Cullen must locate fresh water before his employees perish; Durant faces political fallout.
Cullen seeks help from Durant in winning his workers back from the Mormons; Sean and Mickey are haunted by their past.
With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.
Cullen deals with consequences; Elam mounts a rescue attempt; Durant receives the U.P. board ahead of the deadline.